Cheerful

1. Definition
1. 1828: Lively; animated; having good spirits; moderately joyful. This is the most usual signification of the word, expressing a degree of animation less than mirth and jollity.
1. Lively (exuberant)
2. Animated (enthusiastic)
3. Joyful (ecstatic)
1. To be cheerful is to be happy about life and your current place in it.
2. Quotes from Prophets
1. “Now, there are many people who have been cheerful and brave in the face of death. But it means far more to her family when the person has taught and testified of the power of the Savior to succor, of the sureness of the Resurrection, and of the hope of eternal life. The Spirit confirmed to me that Grandma’s peace and her courage were signs that her testimony was true, and because of that, all was well, all was well.” (HENRY B. EYRING, General Conference, April 1996)
1. There is a loop found here. The cycle of cheer and faith. When we rest ourselves on the arm of Christ we become happy. And as we become happy, we know that God is helping us, and we gain more faith.
2. “What a joy it is to see someone of good cheer, who, when others because of an unpleasant happening or development live in angry silence or vocal disgust, meets the situation with cheerful endurance and good spirits.” (MARVIN J. ASHTON, General Conference, April 1986)
1. It is refreshing to be around cheerful people. If we are happy and cheerful, people will love to be with us.
3. Scriptures
1. “And inasmuch as ye do these things with thanksgiving, with cheerful hearts and countenances, not with much laughter, for this is sin, but with a glad heart and a cheerful countenance” (Doctrine and Covenants 59: 15)
1. Be thankful and be happy when you do things. It’s a commandment.
4. Personal Definition

Cheerful. One of the points of the Scout Oath. To be cheerful is to be happy and enjoy life even when we aren't given everything we need or when things don’t go our way. If we’re happy and cheerful during those times we will be blessed. After all, that’s what this life is for.